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Norfolk Building

Strand Campus, Surrey Street, London, WC2R 2NS

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include the Department of Film Studies and the Centre for Telecommunications Research.

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Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
  • This venue is situated in the Strand Campus.
  • The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • The nearest mainline station is Charing Cross.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest underground station is Temple.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 235cm x 630cm (7ft 9in x 20ft 8in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Surrey Street.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 235cm x 630cm (7ft 9in x 20ft 8in).
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on Surrey Street.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).

Level Change (Main Entrance)

  • There are steps to access this area / service.
  • The steps are located leading to the entrance.
  • There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

Reception (*REMOVE)

  • The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Lighting levels are varied.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2-3-4-5.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting level is medium.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium.
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
    • There is a landing.
  • Other View
    • The services on the floors which are not accessible are additional classrooms and staff offices.

Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located at the rear of the lobby.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1-2-3-4-5.
  • The lift is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
  • The clear door width is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 85cm x 106cm (2ft 9in x 3ft 6in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does not have an audible announcer.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The controls are 114cm-145cm in height.
  • The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • The lift was out of service at the time of survey (October 2024).

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
  • This service can be requested.
  • Staff are Text Relay aware.